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I've been a wedding photographer for over 10 years now (and yet I haven't aged a day, weird). So I've become a bit of an expert when it comes to wedding venues across Yorkshire and beyond. And I've built up a pretty massive stock of images to share!
Keeping scrolling to see some of my favourites*. I've tried to pick a selection that covers all of the things I love to photograph on a wedding day; confetti faces, aisle walks, anxious grooms, proud dads, dance floor moves, fun group shots with your girl/guy gangs, mid-speech cringes and of course some gorgeous couple shots! And if you like what you see then scroll s'more to dig a little deeper...
* There are quite a few so you might want to grab a glass of something before you get started. My current preference is Slingsy Gooseberry Gin, but I don’t insist on it...
LET's dig a little deeper, there's so much more to see...
Below are links to even more wedding galleries. Here you can search by venue, break it down into different parts of the wedding day, take a look at some example online wedding albums, or see what an engagement shoot is all about.
YORKSHIRE WEDDING VENUES
My newest page – Find Your Venue. As a wedding photographer all across Yorkshire, from Leeds to York, Skipton to Harrogate, Huddersfield to Richmond and further, I’ve been lucky to work at so many of Yorkshire’s finest wedding venues (and we have some good’uns!).
Just click on your venue to be taken to a selection of blog posts featuring weddings I’ve shot there.
I still have more venues to add so if yours isn’t there do get in touch and ask as I might not have managed to add it yet!
FEATURED WEDDINGS
Go to Featured Weddings to see examples of wedding stories starting from the bridal (and sometimes groom!) preparations, through to the ceremony, confetti, drinks reception, group photos, bride & groom photos, speeches, cake cutting, and of course the party. With lots of lovely candid photos of happy people throughout the day:
pick your favourite part of the day...
You can also chose which part of the day you want to look at by, unsurprisingly, choosing “Pick Your Favourite Part of The Day“
ENGAGEMENTS
Click on Engagement Shoots below for some of my favourite engagement photos from the past few years. We have loads of amazing locations for engagement shoots here in Yorkshire; stately homes, public gardens, woodlands, moors, city centres and loads more.
WHAT NEXT?
Once you’ve had your fill of photos you can check out my wedding photography prices to see if I suit your budget, have a read through my Frequently Asked Questions, find out a bit more about me, and then hopefully fill in my contact form to find out if I’m free on your wedding date and request a brochure
Recent WORK
A few more from Chelsie & Frank’s wedding in Ilkley last month. I loved having plenty of time during the drinks reception to wander around and capture everyone chatting, laughing and catching up, without having to interrupt anything.
With their two little ones there to share it all with them, it was a lovely day bringing everyone together.
Thanks again for having me along to capture it all 🤍 x
Venue: Kings Hall & Winter Garden Ilkley
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Florist: @gordon_rigg
Hair & make up: @beautyinbloom
Cake: @bellasbakes_yorkshire
Dress: @avarosehamilton with alterations by @bettylavinia
Band: @highwayhearts_band
Ilkley Wedding Photographer | Kings Hall Wedding Ilkley | Yorkshire Wedding Photographer
A black tie dress code, white roses, a beautiful Orangery, and two people who claimed they were awkward in front of the camera... The photos suggest otherwise! 📸✨
Venue: @hotelwoodlands
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Content creator: @toldbytiah
Make up: @jessicaleymakeup
Hair: Beth @bowandblush
Florist: @houseofbloomfloral
Dress: @confettiandlaceleeds
Cake: @julieparrishtopclasscakes
Pianist: @yorkshireweddingpianist
Stationery: @bruskiandbunnsweddings
Suits: @slatermenswear
Illustrator: @harleysindall
Woodlands Hotel Wedding | Leeds Wedding Photographer | Black tie wedding Yorkshire
Lara & Jack ✨
Back to the Tithe Barn for this one, where Lara and Jack brought all their favourite people together for a brilliant day.
The rain made a few appearances, but we got our chance to head down to the abbey for photos, and the rest of the day was full of those little moments that make every wedding its own. A ceremony with a personal touch, an impressive seven speeches and a first dance with an outfit change thrown in for good measure.
A few more from this lovely day. 🤍
Venue: @thetithebarn @crippsandco
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Florist: @heatherandmossflowers
Hair: @westrowilkley
Dress: @avarosehamilton and @cinderellas.skipton
Suit: @charlestyrwhitt
Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey | Tithe Barn Wedding Photographer | Barn Wedding Yorkshire
LOTTIE & TOM // I think it`s fair to say Storm Boele wasn`t on the guest list for Saturday, but it turned up anyway 😂 From confetti onwards, the rain barely let up, although we did manage to get outside for sparklers later that evening.
Lottie got ready at her family home just outside Harrogate, which has the most amazing views. Their 3 family dogs kept everyone company, with Louise Lunn on make-up duties, and Lottie`s uncle doing her hair. A pretty lovely way to start the day.
After a ceremony at the local church, where their vicar (a family friend) was amazing and so accommodating with us taking photos, Lottie and Tom headed off in her dad`s VW Beetle convertible. The drizzle started just as we left the church for confetti, and pretty much didn`t stop for the rest of the day.
Thankfully, the Tithe Barn feels extra cosy in the rain, especially in autumn with all the fairy lights. Their bridal party were so much fun, there were some great speeches, plus Marc & Abi did their usual thing of keeping the dance floor busy all night. We even managed to get outside for sparklers after dark, which felt like a small miracle by that point! Also, always a pleasure working alongside Oliver Mitchell on video. He`s brilliant at what he does and just so lovely to work with.
Lottie and Tom, thank you for having me along to capture it all. Rain and all, it was a brilliant day! 🤍
Venue: @thetithebarn @crippsandco
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Videographer @olivermitchellvideography
Florist: @leafy_couture_craven
Make up: @louiselunnmakeup
Bridesmaids hair: @synergy_hair_harrogate
Band: @marcandabiband
Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey | Tithe Barn Wedding Photographer | Barn Wedding Yorkshire
JESS & JO // I spent last Friday in beautiful York celebrating Jess and Jo, who tied the knot at the registry office before heading to No 1 by Guesthouse for drinks with their favourite people. They finished their day with pizza at Rudy’s - a pretty good way to spend a Friday if you ask me!
York is full of brilliant spots for photos, and this time of year makes it even better. The autumn leaves were showing off in all their reds, oranges and yellows, and we had a lovely wander around the Museum Gardens with Jess and Jo for some photos of the two of them.
Autumn is hands down my favourite time of year, and York might just be one of the best places to enjoy it. Add in two lovely people and a very good amount of pizza, and you’ve got a pretty perfect Friday. 🍂
Congratulations Mrs & Mrs M!
Venues: @yorkregisteroffice @guesthousehotels @wearerudyspizza York
Florist: @kiddal_quarry_farm
York Wedding Photographer | York City Centre Wedding | Autumn Wedding Yorkshire
Beautiful, timeless wedding photography across Leeds, York, Harrogate, Ilkley. I have experience at some of Yorkshire's top wedding venues including The Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey, Denton Hall, Goldsborough Hall, Allerton Castle, Carlton Towers, Rudding Park, Crab & Lobster, Sun Pavilion, East Riddlesden Hall, The Hawkhills, Sandburn Hall, Swinton Park, Bolton Abbey, and The Coniston Hotel to name a few!